{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Three-dimensional replica of the temporal bone in the teaching of human anatomy.
{Author}: Senne JMS;Franco A;Lisboa CPR;Junqueira JLC;Panzarella FK;Soares MQS;
{Journal}: Surg Radiol Anat
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Jun 22
{Factor}: 1.354
{DOI}: 10.1007/s00276-024-03417-7
{Abstract}: <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>The current study proposes the comparison of the visualization and identification of anatomical details between natural human temporal bone, its respective copy from three-dimensional printing, and the virtual model obtained from CBCT.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>The sample consisted of undergraduate students in Dentistry (Group UE, n = 22), Postgraduate students in Radiology and Imaging (Group P-RI, n = 20), and Postgraduate students in Forensic Odontology (Group P-FO, n = 24). All participants attended a theoretical class on specialized anatomy of the temporal bone and subsequently performed the markings of 10 determined structures.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>The number of correct identifications was similar in natural bone and printed three-dimensional models in all groups (p > 0.05). The virtual model showed a significantly lower number of correct structures (p < 0.05) in the 3 groups. In general, there were significantly higher percentages of accurate answers among postgraduate students compared to undergraduate students. Most graduate students believed that the printed three-dimensional model could be used to teach anatomy in place of natural bone, while undergraduate students disagreed or were unsure (p < 0.05). Regarding the virtual tomographic image, in all groups, students disagreed or were not sure that its use would be beneficial in replacing natural bone.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Three-dimensional and virtual models can be used as auxiliary tools in teaching anatomy, complementing practical learning with natural bones.